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Awarding #NationalLottery funding to strengthen society and improve lives across the UK. #ItStartsWithCommunity

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“We can all play a role in fixing this together.” 🤝

That’s the message from David Knott, @ceo.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk as we launch our new Health Inequities: Structural Racism and Discrimination Partnership.

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October 28, 2025 at 8:43 AM
There's still time to register for tomorrow’s Health Inequities webinar.

Join us tomorrow, Tues 21 Oct at 10am for a webinar on our new Health Inequities: Structural Racism & Discrimination Partnership.
October 20, 2025 at 3:24 PM
We can all play a role in tackling this. 📢

We believe everything starts with community – that’s who we serve, and that’s where you’ll find us. As part of our strategy, ‘It starts with community’, we made it one of our four guiding missions to support communities to live happier, healthier lives.
October 7, 2025 at 9:59 AM
You might notice things look a bit different when you visit our website. We're making sure access to our funding is fair for all, and that it’s easy to find the information you need.

Don’t worry, everything you need is still there and our funding is very much open for applications.
September 29, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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This past weekend, free community events took place across London, showcasing that one of our city’s greatest strength is our diversity.

Deputy Mayor @debbieweekesb.bsky.social explains why my Community Weekend is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate what makes our capital so special.
September 18, 2025 at 8:35 AM
#MayorsCommunityWeekend begins today! We are excited for a weekend of fun-filled activities and building vital new connections across all boroughs of London 🎉

The Weekend recognises the unique contributions that Londoners have made to their community, no matter who they are or where they come from.
My Community Weekend returns today. It’s a fantastic opportunity to join together and celebrate the people and places that make our capital so special.

From street parties to garden gatherings, there are free community events taking place across London.

See what’s on near you:

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September 12, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Do you have an idea that could help children and their families access the great outdoors? Then we want to hear from you. 🍃

Our Meithrin Natur initiative funds organisations across Wales to do something truly life-changing.

Discover more and apply: ow.ly/syqv50WMFEU
August 27, 2025 at 9:37 AM
This #InternationalYouthDay, we’re delighted to share that we’ve recruited three new Youth Voice Advisors to the Fund. 🎊

Fatemah, Ffion and Molly will play a vital role in helping our funding teams design and shape the decisions that affect young people and their communities. ow.ly/MX1L50WEseG
International Youth Day 2025 | Introducing our new Youth Voice Advisors
This International Youth Day, we’re shining a spotlight on the newest of our Youth Voice Advisors who will be making a valued impact on work as a funder.
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August 12, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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📢. Doors are open for a £19 million boost to youth services!
Together with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, we’re proud to relaunch the Million Hours Fund — helping young people access safe spaces, support, and inspiring activities.
August 6, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Intriguing lessons about working collaboratively to improve people’s health and wellbeing - with thanks to our partners @cordisbright.bsky.social @thekingsfund.bsky.social

We’re keen to learn more, as we forge deeper cross-sector partnerships to tackle health inequalities – watch this space!
We’ve published our final report from the Healthy Communities Together programme evaluation! It explores how VCSE, NHS, & local authority partnerships worked to address health & wellbeing needs in 5 sites over the past 3 years. Read more at tinyurl.com/bdx3te7h @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
July 22, 2025 at 9:06 AM
London Mayor’s Community Weekend returns this September, with almost £400,000 of National Lottery funding being awarded to over 200 community groups.

In partnership with @london.gov.uk, we’re aiming to bring people together and strengthen community connections.

Find out more: ow.ly/F5cP50WmQog
July 9, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Looking for a new career?

We have several exciting roles across our new communications team, as well as in our facilities and legal team.

Apply today or share with your network: ➡️. ow.ly/xu3n50Wiqls
June 30, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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🌞 @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk New Awards For All strand specifically for environmental projects, with funding from £300-£20,000. The funding opens 25 June, closes 17 December!
www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/prog...

(If a group has an existing Awards For All they can’t apply for this strand.)
National Lottery Awards for All England – Environment | The National Lottery Community Fund
The National Lottery Community Fund gives grants to organisations in the UK to help improve their communities. The money awarded comes from the UK National Lottery.
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June 16, 2025 at 10:17 AM
From today, we're inviting applications to the Solidarity Fund – to help tackle the root causes of poverty, disadvantage and discrimination in communities across England.

For eligibility criteria and to apply: ow.ly/bqrn50W7zMf
June 11, 2025 at 9:28 AM
“Families tell us they can’t believe the difference the project has made.”

Did you spot us on TV? Our new research shows nature can help young people with their mental health and STV showcased one of our amazing #NationalLottery funded projects Lucky Ewe, urging charities to apply for funding. 🌱
Nature project aiming to help young people’s mental health
The National Lottery is funding projects across the country aimed at getting people outdoors.
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June 10, 2025 at 11:01 AM
This #PowerOfYouthDay, we're thrilled to introduce our new young Board and Committee members! 🎉

At just 21-28 years old, these five incredible young leaders will help shape our funding decisions and strategy across the UK.

Meet them in this thread! 👇 #YouthVoice #YoungLeaders #WeSeeYourPower
June 3, 2025 at 8:13 AM
12 months on from the launch of our corporate plan & the largest expansion in our funding for three decades, @ceo.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk reflects on the significant progress we’ve made & where we’re focusing our efforts further to deliver bold change for communities with #NationalLottery funding.
May 21, 2025 at 11:07 AM
We've an exciting opportunity for a Communications, Impact & Influence Director.

This is a newly created role with an emphasis on external engagement, influence & purpose to bring to life the story of The National Lottery Community Fund.

Find out more & apply.
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Communications, Impact and Influence Director – Starfish Search
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May 16, 2025 at 11:08 AM
We've an exciting new opportunity for an energetic, purposeful leader to join us as our Funding Strategy, Innovation & UK Director, to shape & set direction across the directorate & wider Fund.

Find out more about the role & apply. ⬇️
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Funding Strategy, Innovation and UK Director – Starfish Search
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May 16, 2025 at 10:10 AM
We're recruiting! 📣

If you're looking for a career change, we have several exciting roles available across our funding, governance and Innovation Unit teams.

Apply today or share with your networks. ⬇️ jobs.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/vacancies/va...
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May 16, 2025 at 8:53 AM
1/3 We’ve got big plans to support charities, community organisations, grassroots groups to better demonstrate the difference they make to their communities.
We want to make it easier for them to access and share the ideas, solutions, best practice, and learning they need to showcase their impact.
May 14, 2025 at 10:35 AM
We’re proud to be giving a £1.5 million boost to help future-proof 900 community spaces across Northumberland, Cumbria and County Durham through the Community Spaces Partnership with @canorth.bsky.social, Action with Communities in Cumbria and Durham Community Action 🎉
May 12, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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Great pleasure to support ‪@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk as a critical friend with their new Impact Strategy out today 👇.
1/4. Charities and community groups know the massive difference they make to their communities. But, so very often, demonstrating this impact as strongly as possible, with the all the information and data that’s needed, can be tricky.
May 7, 2025 at 1:17 PM
1/4. Charities and community groups know the massive difference they make to their communities. But, so very often, demonstrating this impact as strongly as possible, with the all the information and data that’s needed, can be tricky.
May 7, 2025 at 9:51 AM
London groups can still apply for grants of up to £2,000 to help communities make a difference through the Mayor’s Community Weekend in September.

The deadline for applications is this Wednesday at midday.

For more details and to apply, visit: ow.ly/QrUT50Vxcem
April 28, 2025 at 3:44 PM